Crime
Montgomery Police Arrest Lepedro Grant in Fatal Shooting of 26-Year-Old Ki’era Campbell
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Montgomery Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.
Officers and fire medics responded to reports of a shooting around 3 a.m. in the 3300 block of Royal Carriage Drive.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered Ki’era Campbell, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, police identified 19-year-old Lepedro Grant as the suspect in the fatal shooting.
He was taken into custody on Tuesday and has been charged with two counts of capital murder.
Grant is currently being held at the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
At this time, police have not released additional details regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation remains active.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.